Wilmington, NC Housing Market

Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02

Wilmington, NC offers balanced conditions for buyers.

  • Prices are essentially flat (-1.1% YoY) — good negotiating leverage for buyers.
  • Price-to-rent ratio: 21.4 — renting may be more affordable in the near term.

Median Home Value

$434,356

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

-1.1%

Price change

5-Year Change

+42.7%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$1,690/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

90

For sale

State Avg

$331,413

North Carolina

Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Wilmington, NC vs. state and national averages.

Rent Data

Median Rent

$1,690/mo

Rent YoY Change

+1.4%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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